Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market

Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (Disposable (Blades, Forceps and Scissors), and Reusable (Handels, Reamers, and Drill bits)), by Material (Steel, Titanium, and, Others), and by End User (Hospitals & Clinics and, Ambulatory Surgical Centers) Forecast Period (2021-2027)
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2025482 | Category : Medical Devices | Delivery Format: /

The global surgical blades & scalpels market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. The growth of the surgical blades & scalpels market can be primarily attributed to increasing number of surgeries globally. According to the statistics provided by Aesthetic Society, there were around 821 thousand surgical procedures of liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast implants were performed in US alone during 2020. Moreover, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), cesarean section rates around the globe were increased to 21% in 2021, from around 7% in 1990. Such rising caesarean surgeries globally is further expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. The growing medical tourism in developing countries, including Singapore and Thailand are expected to generate new opportunities for expansion of market players. However, the risk associated with surgical blades, such as sharp injuries and infection are expected to hamper the market growth. 

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Surgical Blades& Scalpels Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had greatly affected the global sugical baldes & scalpel market. The Bristish Journal of Surgery found that 70% of elective surgeries were cancelled during 2020 due to the surge of COVID-19. Moreover, around 6.3 million orthopedic procedures were canceled globally during the initial 12 weeks of COVID-19 outbreak?. In the UK, the National Health Service advised hospitals to cancel most elective surgeries to reserve beds for COVID-19 patients. These cancellations of surgeries created a backlog that will need to be cleared after the COVID-19. Thus, the surgical baldes & scalpel market will boom post the normalization of COVID-19 pandemic.

Segmental Outlook 

The global surgical blades & scalpels market is segmented based on the by product, material and end user. Based on the product, the market is segmented into disposable and reusable surgical blades & scalpels. The disposable segment is further segmented into blades, forceps and scissors, while the reusable segment is further segmented into handels, reamers, and drill bits. Based on the material, the market is sub-segmented into the steel, titanium, and, others (including platinum and ceramic). Based on the end user, the market is sub-segmented into hospitals & clinics and, ambulatory surgical centers. The above-mentioned segments can be customized as per the requirements. 

Global Surgical Blades& Scalpels  Market Share by Material, 2020 (%)

Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market Share by Material

The Steel Segment Holds the Major Share in the Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market

Among the material segnment, the steel segment is anticipated to dominate the surgical blades & scalpels marketas steel blades are  more flexible and  this can arguably lead to quicker edge deterioration during the surgeries. The steel blade has corrosion resistence properties that makes it more suitable blades than other types of materials. According to the report published by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019, stainless steel was the most common metals used in implants. Surgical grade stainless steel is known for its high strength and good ductility. Thus, these supportive factors makes the steel segment to dominate the surgical blades & scalpels market.

Regional Outlooks

The global surgical blades & scalpels market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East &Africa, and Latin America).  The market can also be analyzed for particular region or country level as per the requirement. The North American region is expected to dominate the market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. North America is anticipated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period, owing to the the presence of numerous hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in the region, especially in the US,

Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels  Market Growth, by Region 2021-2027

Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market Growth, by Region

The Europe Region is the Fastest Growing in the Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market

The Europe region is expected to grow fastest in the surgical blades & scalpels market. In Europe, cataract surgery and caesarean sections were the two most common surgical operations and procedures performed in hospitals, which will drive the market growth during the forecast period. According to the statistics provided by Eurostat, in around 1.16 Million caesarean sections were performed in EU during 2018. This includes around 233 thousand caesarean procedures in Germany, while around 146-151 thousand in Poland, France and Italy.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global surgical blades & scalpels market include Apollo Surgical, AILEE CO. Ltd., BVI Holdings Ltd., GEISTER Medizintechnik GmbH , Koninklijke Philips N.V., Hillrom Holdings, Inc., Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC, Huaiyin Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd., and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in February 2019, Swann-Morton Ltd. launched a two-hour training portal “Sharps Training Portal,” accredited by the AfPP on safety while handling surgical blades and scalpels.

The Report Covers

    • Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.

    • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.

    • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.

  • Key companies operating in the global surgical blades & scalpels market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.

   • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.

    • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

    • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market

Recovery Scenario of Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. BY Region

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Key Company Analysis

3.1.1. Aspen Surgical Products, Inc..

3.1.1.1. Overview

3.1.1.2. Financial Analysis 

3.1.1.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.1.4. Recent Developments

3.1.2. B. Braun Melsungen AG

3.1.2.1. Overview

3.1.2.2. Financial Analysis 

3.1.2.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.2.4. Recent Developments

3.1.3. Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd.

3.1.3.1. Overview

3.1.3.2. Financial Analysis 

3.1.3.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.3.4. Recent Developments

3.1.4. Kai Group

3.1.4.1. Overview

3.1.4.2. Financial Analysis 

3.1.4.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.4.4. Recent Developments

3.1.5. Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

3.1.5.1. Overview

3.1.5.2. Financial Analysis 

3.1.5.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.5.4. Recent Developments

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

3.3. Impact of Covid-19 on Key Players

4. Market Segmentation

4.1. Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market by Product Type

4.1.1. Disposable

4.1.1.1. Blades

4.1.1.2. Forceps

4.1.1.3. Scissors

4.1.2. Re-Usable

4.1.2.1. Handel

4.1.2.2. Reamers

4.1.2.3. Drill bits

4.2. Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market by Material

4.2.1. Steel 

4.2.2. Titanium

4.2.3. Others (including Platinum and Ceramic)

4.3. Global Surgical Blades & Scalpels Market by End-User

4.3.1. Hospitals & Clinics

4.3.2. Ambulatory Surgical Centers

5. Regional Analysis

5.1. North America

5.1.1. US

5.1.2. Canada

5.2. Europe

5.2.1. UK

5.2.2. Germany

5.2.3. Italy

5.2.4. Spain

5.2.5. France

5.2.6. Rest of Europe 

5.3. Asia-Pacific

5.3.1. China

5.3.2. India

5.3.3. Japan

5.3.4. South Korea

5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific 

5.4. Rest of the World

6. Company Profiles 

6.1. Apollo Surgical

6.2. AILEE CO. Ltd.

6.3. BVI Holdings Ltd.

6.4. GEISTER Medizintechnik GmbH 

6.5. Hillrom Holdings, Inc.,

6.6. Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC.

6.7. Huaiyin Medical Instruments Co. Ltd. 

6.8. Hangzhou Rex Medical Instrument Co. Ltd.

6.9. Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd.

6.10. Koninklijke Philips N.V.

6.11. Mani, Inc. 

6.12. PL Medical Co., LLC.

6.13. Shanghai FosunPharmaceutical (Group) Co.Ltd.

6.14. Shanghai Metal Co.

6.15. SHINVA MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO. LTD.

6.16. SteriLance Medical (Suzhou) Inc.

6.17. Surgical Specialties Corp.

6.18. Swann-Morton Ltd.

6.19. 3DHISTECH Ltd. 

6.20. XIFIN, Inc.


1. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

2. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

3. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL BLADES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

4. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL FORCEPS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

5. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL SCISSORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

6. GLOBAL RE-USABLE SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

7. GLOBALRE-USABLE SURGICAL HANDEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

8. GLOBAL RE-USABLE SURGICAL REAMERS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

9. GLOBAL RE-USABLE SURGICAL DRILL BITS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

10. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

11. GLOBAL STEEL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

12. GLOBAL TITANIUM SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

13. GLOBAL OTHER SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

14. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

15. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS FOR HOSPITALS & CLINICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

16. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

17. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

18. NORTH AMERICAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

19. NORTH AMERICAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

20. NORTH AMERICAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

21. NORTH AMERICAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

22. EUROPEAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

23. EUROPEAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

24. EUROPEAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

25. EUROPEAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

26. ASIA-PACIFIC SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

27. ASIA-PACIFIC SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

28. ASIA-PACIFIC SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

29. ASIA-PACIFIC SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

30. REST OF THE WORLD SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

31. REST OF THE WORLD SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

32. REST OF THE WORLD SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

33. REST OF THE WORLD SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)


1. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

2. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET BY SEGMENT, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

3. RECOVERY OF GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET, 2021-2027 (%)

4. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

5. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

6. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL BLADES MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

7. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL FORCEPS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

8. GLOBAL DISPOSABLE SURGICAL SCISSORS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

9. GLOBAL RE-USABLE SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

10. GLOBAL RE-USABLE SURGICAL HANDEL MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

11. GLOBAL RE-USABLE SURGICAL REAMERS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

12. GLOBAL RE-USABLE SURGICAL DRILL BITS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

13. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY MATERIAL, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

14. GLOBAL STEEL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

15. GLOBAL TITANIUM SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

16. GLOBAL OTHER SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

17. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY END-USER, 2020 VS 2027 (%)


18. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS FOR HOSPITALS & CLINICS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

19. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CLINICS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

20. GLOBAL SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

21. US SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

22. CANADA SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

23. UK SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

24. FRANCE SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

25. GERMANY SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

26. ITALY SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

27. SPAIN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

28. REST OF EUROPE SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

29. INDIA SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

30. CHINA SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

31. JAPAN SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

32. SOUTH KOREA SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

33. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

34. REST OF THE WORLD SURGICAL BLADES & SCALPELS MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)